Maintenance Supervisor

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Technical Supervisor in London to lead on-site technical service delivery, manage a team of technicians, and oversee specialist subcontractors. The role focuses on maximizing self-performed work and identifying opportunities for expanded services.

You will estimate labour hours, materials, and trades needed, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory programs. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits within a global facilities management

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical training.
• Experience in facilities management or maintenance environments.
• Ability to read blueprints and process drawings; estimate labour & materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical services that meet client expectations and safety programs.
• Lead a team of technicians and oversee subcontractors.
• Budget management aligned with the contract model and service lines.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and scope expansion.
• Provide solutions and quotations for small project works.
• Carry out maintenance and repair activities on site.

Skills

Technical supervision

Planning & scheduling

Blueprints reading

Communication skills

Maintenance knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Work order systems

Planning software

Job description

Job Title: Technical Supervisor – London

Join the Global Leader in Facilities and Corporate Real Estate Management

About the Role:

As a Technical Supervisor, you will be the site point of contact for all technical service delivery, responsible for managing a team of technicians, and ensuring the effective execution of all maintenance work. You will be the driving force behind maximizing self-performed work, managing specialist subcontractors, and identifying business opportunities for increased scope and additional services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver technical services that meet or exceed client expectations, while ensuring compliance with legislative, client, and CBRE health, safety, and environmental programs
• Manage a team of technicians to deliver technical services, with a focus on maximizing self-performed work
• Manage specialist subcontractors to ensure work is carried out in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in technical service delivery, identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost savings
• Manage allocated budgets in line with service lines, against the contract model
• Provide solutions and associated quotations for small project works
• Identify potential business opportunities for increased scope and additional services
• Carry out maintenance and repair activities as required
• Manage technical service delivery on site

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in a technical supervisory role, preferably in a facilities management or maintenance environment
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in work order systems and planning and scheduling software
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and keep them progressing to completion
• Engineering background and competency to accurately estimate labour hours, material requirements, and trade/skills needed to complete a job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to be approachable and tactful
• Ability to read standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings, and to sketch or redline existing drawings
• Knowledge and understanding of maintenance processes, work order systems, planning and scheduling, and storeroom processes
• Ability to provide familiarization training and demonstrate specific job requirements
• Willingness to lead by example, carrying out practical maintenance and installation tasks to a high standard

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in facilities and corporate real estate management
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance